Communications Workers of America

Lona Anderson has been kind enough to have a fundraiser for Mike and Diane Bell's son, Justin, who was in a motorcycle accident in Florida. You can call, text or email Lona Anderson at 402-416-5700 to place an order if you are not able to attend the Open House (4:30 to 7:30 pm) on October 10th at Union Hall. Lona's email: Lonaanderson@neb.rr.com

Robert “Bob” Biel, 77, of Lincoln, passed away July 5, 2017. He was born March 7,1940, to Henry and Catherine Biel of Lincoln. He graduated from Lincoln High in 1958 and enlisted in the US Marine Corp. Upon his discharge from the Marines, Bob went to work for the Lincoln Telephone Company for the next 35 years. He was an active member of the Communications Workers of America 7470, serving on many committees, the executive board, two terms as president, and as a delegate to numerous state and national conventions.

If you want your Halloween to be all treats and no tricks, make sure all your candy is union-made in America. Labor 411 has an extensive list of union-made candies. Here are some highlights, featuring sweets made by the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers (BCTGM) and the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW):